Fertility Guide

Statistics suggest that 85% of couples will achieve a pregnancy within the first twelve months of trying. This is very reassuring. However one in six or seven couples may have difficulty in achieving a pregnancy. This may be due to an egg, tubal or sperm problem, or a combination of these factors. In addition there may be problems related to intercourse.

It is estimated that in 30% of couples we identify a male problem, in 25% there may be a an ovulation or egg problem, 25% there may be a tubal or pelvic problem, and in the other 20% no obvious cause is found and this is called unexplained infertility. In 20% we may find a combination of male and female problems.